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Theodore Epp

Don't Minimize God's Grace!

Theodore EppThe basic error the Apostle Paul was dealing with was the mingling of Law with grace. There are three grave errors that arise out of this. First there is what we call "legalism." This is the teaching that people are saved by works or human effort. That, in this case, would include the keeping of the... Read More
Watchman Nee

THE STARTING-POINT OF RECOVERY

Watchman NeeWe begin with Abraham because the divine plan of redemption begins with Abraham. When we open our New Testament the first words we read are these: `The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.' Immediately the genealogy begins: `Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac beg... Read More
Zac Poonen

(Knowing God's Way) 21. Understanding The Truth Accurately

Zac PoonenWe are commanded in the Scriptures to pay close attention to ourselves and to our teaching, for only thus can we ensure salvation for ourselves and for those we preach to (1 Tim.4:16). Our life and our doctrine are like two legs that give stability to our Christian life. Both legs should be equally ... Read More
Zac Poonen

(New Wine In New Wineskins) 23. The truth that we believe

Zac PoonenWe are commanded in the Scriptures to pay close attention to ourselves and to our teaching, for only thus can we ensure salvation for ourselves and for those we preach to (1 Timothy 4:16). Our life and our doctrine are like two legs that give stability to our Christian life. Both legs should be equa... Read More
Zac Poonen

(The Final Triumph) 2. Chapter 2

Zac PoonenAlthough these seven letters are addressed primarily to the messengers of the churches, yet at the end of each message, we find an invitation to anyone who has an ear to hear, to pay attention to what the Holy Spirit is saying to ALL the churches. They have a message therefore for every disciple in ... Read More
Zac Poonen

(The Lord And His Church) 7. The Adulterous Church

Zac Poonen"And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: The Son of God who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet are like burnished bronze, says this: 'I know your deeds and your love and faith and service and perseverance, and that your deeds of late are greater than at first. But I have this agai... Read More
Zac Poonen

(The New Covenant Servant) 7. Building the Church

Zac PoonenThe ultimate purpose of God in the new covenant is not to produce a number of Christ-like individuals, but to produce "ONE NEW MAN" - one Body in Christ (Ephesians 2:15, 16). Under the old covenant, God raised up a Moses, an Elijah and a John the Baptist. They were all lone men who stood for God as ... Read More
Zac Poonen

The Law of Humility

Zac PoonenGod has made this world to operate according to certain laws. There are laws in the natural realm, in this inanimate creation. There are also laws in our human body. And when we understand those laws, and submit ourselves to them, we get the benefit of those laws. Take electricity, for example. Elec... Read More
Bishop M.A. Lalachan

Real Freedom

Bishop M.A. LalachanThe people gave the freedom with a vote and can take it away with a vote. No one who does wrong can be called free. Jesus said “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”Jn 8:32. There are laws of nature, society, state, morality and laws of freedom. These are necessary limitatio... Read More
Jack Hayford

A Pilgrimage to Secure Boundaries

“Lift your eyes now and look from the place where you are—northward, southward, eastward, and westward; for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever…Arise, walk in the land through its length and its width, for I give it to you.” (Genesis 13:14b-15, 17) My visit to Israe... Read More

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